The Flying Machine

Why was Nadim at the airport with his parents?

• They were picking up a friend.
• They were on a business trip.
• They had been on holiday in America.
• They were going on a new trip.

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What did Nadim’s dad say he disliked about flying?

• Landing
• Taking off
• The food
• The seats

What surprised Nadim on the flight?

• He got a free meal.
• He met a famous person.
• He was invited to see the flight deck.
• He received a toy airplane.

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How many people did the steward say the plane could hold?

• About 200
• About 300
• About 400
• About 500

Why did Nadim say he wanted to be a pilot?

• He liked the uniforms.
• He loved seeing the flight deck.
• He wanted to travel the world.
• He thought it was an easy job.

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What did Anneena pick up that started to glow?

• A magic wand
• A magic book
• A magic key
• A magic lamp

Where did the magic key take Nadim and Anneena?

• To the future
• To a different country
• Back in time
• To a fantasy land

What did Harold and Henry claim to be the first to do?

• Build a car
• Create a flying machine
• Invent the telephone
• Discover electricity

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What problem did Nadim notice with the flying machine?

• It was too heavy to lift.
• It had no wings.
• The propeller was too flat.
• The engine was too weak.

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Who were the first men to fly according to the man in the town?

• The Montgolfier brothers
• The Wright brothers
• The Lumière brothers
• The Smith brothers

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